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Abstract

In this paper, we have proposed a principle to design a compact and temperature
independent electro-optic switch based on a slotted photonic crystal directional coupler (SPCDC).
Infiltration of the slotted silicon photonic crystal with polymer enhances the slow light and
decreases the switching length, whereas the different signs of thermo-optic coefficients of the
polymer and silicon make the proposed switch stable within 25°C to
85°C temperature range. The SPCDC structure is modified to increase
poling efficiency of the polymer in the slot and to flatten the dispersion diagram of the even mode
to minimize the switching length.